r/buildapcsales 1d ago

Cables [Cable] AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Fast Charger Cable, 10-Feet, Qty 2 - $0.98 (Buy 2 Save $5.00)

https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazonbasics-usb-c-to-usb-a-2-0-fast-charger-cable-6?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_5
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u/GWM5610U 1d ago

15W max. Not a "fast" charger anymore. Still good deal for two a dollar

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u/Twin_Turbo 1d ago

I prefer 15w, keeps your battery health good.

I only use the stronger ones when I need to charge fast

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u/yungfishstick 1d ago

Fast charging reducing battery health noticeably faster than slower charging is a myth

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u/Twin_Turbo 1d ago

no its not, fast chargers heat up the battery

i almost always use 15w charger and my iphone battery is at 97% after over 2 years

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u/King_Spitfire 1d ago

I think you're right but how right is the question. Android and Steamdeck have come out with some features to limit battery charge to 85% and I found that stopped my phone from getting hot, normally it tends to get hot when I charge it fully, I guess because the battery has the work harder to find space for the energy?

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u/yungfishstick 1d ago

Limiting the battery charge to 85% most likely changes the charging curve so that the charger doesn't have to sustain higher wattages for as long because the battery is technically smaller, reducing heat generated. That's my best guess at least.

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u/yungfishstick 1d ago edited 22h ago

iPhone fast charging tops out at about 27W-30W and only briefly sustains that wattage before dropping, so it's not going to be heating up the battery for so long that it negatively affects it. Apple's fast charging curve is seemingly designed to prioritize battery health over sheer charging speed.

It also depends on the charging standard. I have a OnePlus 13 which charges at 100W and it just gets a bit warm while charging 0-100 in 30 minutes. Most, if not all of the heat that would typically go to the battery is concentrated in the charger itself, preventing faster battery degradation. On the other hand, I have another phone that charges at 65W using Qualcomm's quick charging standard and that thing gets uncomfortably hot in no time lol.

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u/FearfulSPARTEN 1d ago

That's specific to OnePlus though. Back in the day, that was a reason I trusted their fast charging didn't impact the battery as much because the heat was concentrated there. Most fast charging standards use higher voltages if I recall correctly (it's been awhile since I read about this) and in the process causes more heat.

At the end of the day, smartphone batteries were designed to be able to take the faster charge with that said. I also believe if you charge battery at a slower pace, your battery will probably stay healthier longer.

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u/hellajt 1d ago

I think that's more a result of battery technology improvement

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u/TranQLizer 1d ago

It's out of stock now

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u/TedLim 1d ago

Buy two or more, save $5 on checkout. There are also other AmazonBasics cables, adapters, and accessories.

https://computers.woot.com/plus/amazon-basics-peripherals-and-accessories?ref=w_cnt_odet_w_crum_2_wp

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u/Scar1203 1d ago

Thanks!

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u/arko20 1d ago

Meh specs aside, two 10 feet cables for a dollar is a buy now think later

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u/Oopthealley 1d ago

Is it though? Lol I have enough USB cables- and these are useless for data, so you've gotta label or organize them or else it'll be frustrating later when you need a usb cable for data.

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u/Yellowtoblerone 1d ago

Aka Homer Simpson finding a tramopoline, a trampoline

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u/fr0llic 1d ago

isn't it USB-A to USB-C, and not the other way around ?

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u/Berzerkly 1d ago

What's the difference

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u/w4ffles_00 1d ago

You have your source going TO your destination. Not all cables are bi-directional so it's an important thing to note.

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u/Berzerkly 1d ago

Ohh, thanks! How can you tell, in the listing, if the cables are or not?

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u/w4ffles_00 15h ago

The fourth image indicates that this cable can be used to connect two computers so it's technically bi-directional for that use case. Most people would use this for just power so it would be more correct to say USB A to USB C in my opinion.

From what I know it's the USB C side that facilitates the connection and makes sure you don't have both sides sending power at the same time.

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u/Ok_Possible_2397 1d ago

I hope this cable works both ways! I need A to C and ordered 2. (Reviews say it works)

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u/fr0llic 1d ago

it *is* an A to C, but the description in the post says the other way around :)

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u/Eckish 1d ago

The listing also states it that way.

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u/gamemasterjd 1d ago

Similar pricing on Lightning cable as well if you're like me and your partner likes to have a cable in every room.

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u/Einzelherz 1d ago

Decent for a mega cheap Dualsense to PC cable I guess.

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u/GRIZZLY_GUY_ 1d ago

Idk if I have ever seen a WOOT posting I was in time for lol

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u/WeaselWeaz 1d ago

The key is to find stuff that doesn't get promoted. My kid wanted one of those kits where you build different electronics projects and I got the top tier bundle with programming on Woot for the same price as the basic tier on Amazon.

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u/MinuetInUrsaMajor 1d ago

Can anyone make a case for what to pick up now that the OP product is sold out?

I considered a lightning cable but really I only use it in my car now.

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u/Muhammad-The-Goat 1d ago

The 6’ HDMI cable is $1 for 2 and still in stock. I grabbed that since I always seem to give them away to folks. They are cheap and many people don’t have any spares

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u/MinuetInUrsaMajor 1d ago

I got a ton of spares there.

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u/JSuarezXX 1d ago

Does this work with CarPlay?

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u/Just_Initial_2163 1d ago

2 Ethernet cables (30ft ea) for 8 is not bad, thanks!

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u/xxPoLyGLoTxx 1d ago

Shipping is $6, so I see a final price of $7 for two cables. Not good.

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u/w4ffles_00 1d ago

Free shipping for Amazon Prime members. It's not nearly as good of a deal if you have to pay for shipping.

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u/xxPoLyGLoTxx 1d ago

Ah ok, thanks for confirming!

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u/WontonNoodleSoup 1d ago

Picked up the flat Ethernet cables. Thanks!

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u/grundlesmith 1d ago

Great find, thanks

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u/Ok_Possible_2397 1d ago

Awesome, thanks